Ashley Parker, Ph.D.
About Ashley Parker, Ph.D.
Ashley Parker, Ph.D., is a Health Science Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health's Office of Science Policy, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in Chemistry and Microbiology, holding a Ph.D. from Howard University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Ashley Parker, Ph.D., has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2016. She currently serves as a Health Science Policy Analyst in the Office of Science Policy. Prior to this role, she worked as a Science Policy Detailee at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for nine months in 2015-2016. Her career at NIH began with a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) from 2011 to 2014, followed by a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at NCI from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Parker earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology from Howard University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in health science policy.
Background
Ashley Parker has a comprehensive background in health science and policy. She has dedicated her career to roles within the National Institutes of Health, gaining experience in various capacities, including pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships. Her work has focused on the intersection of science and policy, contributing to her current role as a Health Science Policy Analyst.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Ashley Parker has accumulated significant experience in health science policy. Her tenure at the NIH includes roles that emphasize her expertise in policy analysis and scientific research. She has worked in various capacities within the NIH and has been involved in initiatives that bridge the gap between scientific research and policy development.